Watford, England

1. Gerald Moore (1899)

British Musician

Respected accompanist for some of the greatest musicians of his day and author of literature on lieder interpretation and the art of accompanying.

2. Shahid Khan (1981)

DJ

Known by his stage name Naughty Boy, he is a DJ and producer who released his debut album Hotel Cabana in 2013, featuring two top 10 singles titled "Wonder" and...

3. Michael Bentine (1922)

British Actor And Comedian

British comedian of Peruvian decent who is arguably best known for organizing Earthquake relief efforts for Peru. He was also the best-selling writer of 16 novels, comedies and non-fiction books.

4. Peter McMahon (1989)

Irish Footballer

Midfielder who joined Portadown in the NIFL Premiership in 2013 after previously playing in the League of Ireland for the Bohemians, Drogheda United, and UCD.

5. Vinnie Jones (1965)

Welsh Footballer And Actor

Former soccer midfielder who played for the Wales national team from 1994 to 1997 and won the 1988 FA Cup with Wimbledon. He later became an actor with roles in...

6. David Meyer (1947)

Actor

Successful actor who played supporting roles in the 1983 film, Octopussy and the 1997 film, Bent.

7. Gareth Southgate (1970)

Footballer And Manager

Former defender who played for the English national team from 1995 to 2004. After retirement, he became an analyst for ITV Sport and in 2016, he became manager of the...

8. Orissa Kelly (1995)

Archer

Archer, contortionist and aerial artist known for her ability to fire arrows in unconventional ways. She appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2018 and got unanimous votes of approval from the judges...

9. Ben Peplow (2002)

TikTok Star

Comedy and lip sync content creator who is recognized for sharing videos on his ben.pepsi TikTok account. He has built a fanbase of more than 140,000 followers on the platform.

10. Sarah Price (1979)

Swimmer

Swimmer who made her Olympic debut at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney.

11. Barbara Amiel (1940)

British Journalist Writer And So

Married a newspaper baron who was convicted of fraud. She also wrote columns for UK and Canadian newspapers.

12. Anthony Joshua (1989)

English Boxer

Tall heavyweight with a piston-like jab who won super heavyweight gold in the 2012 Olympics and turned pro the following year. He won the IBF heavyweight championship in 2016.

13. Charles James Goode (1995)

Soccer Player

Professional center back that was acquired by the Sheffield United Football Club via loan transfer in January 2022. Prior to Sheffield United FC, he played for the Brentford Football Club during the...

14. Chris Stark (1987)

Radio Personality

British radio personality known for his contributions to the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio 1. He has also been a huge fan of the British football team Watford FC.

15. Dean Sherwood (1986)

Director

Documentary and music video filmmaker who works with the British pop band The Vamps. He was a runner up at the 2012 Shorty Awards in the category of Best Director.

16. Beth Croft (1986)

Songwriter

Christian singer and songwriter known for her album Rule in My Heart. She's also worked as a program director for Soul Survivor, a Christian charity that organizes various festivals.

17. King Kenny (1997)

YouTube Star

English prankster who is widely known for his KingKennyTv channel's content. He has gained popularity there for his frequent social media commentary and pranks. In 2019, he became a part...

18. Jack Collison (1988)

English Footballer

Midfielder from England most famous for his days with West Ham United, where played at the senior level from 2007 to 2014. He won the Football League Championship title with...

19. Elisha Applebaum (1995)

TV Actress

Television and film actress who has gained popularity for her role as Musa in the Netflix series Fate: The Winx Saga. She also appears in the 2021 film No Reasons. 

20. Anthony Meyer (1961)

Entrepreneur

This New York entrepreneur served as president of his family's investment company, Ocean Road Advisors, and also founded a healthcare benefits organization called Extend Health. In addition, he established an...

21. Matt Redman (1974)

English Songwriter

Composer of "Better is One Day," "Blessed Be Your Name," and many other popular Contemporary Christian hits.

22. Gerard Presencer (1972)

British Musician

A popular session musician who has appeared on more than twenty albums and has taught at many schools.

23. Jerome Federico (1970)

Soccer Player

Rght-winger known for playing with the Cray Wanderers, a semi-professional club in the Isthmian League Premier Division.  

24. Craig Mackail-Smith (1984)

Footballer

Striker who joined Brighton & Hove Albion in 2011 after spending four years with Peterborough United. He debuted with the Scottish national team in 2011.

25. Bradley Walsh (1960)

English Actor

Portrays the role of DS Ronnie Brooks on the television series Law & Order: UK alongside Jamie Bamber. He previously starred on the British soap Night and Day. In...

26. Robert Glenister (1960)

British Actor

English actor best known for his role as Ash Morgan in the television series, Hustle.

27. Nikki Grahame (1982)

Reality Star

Former model and columnist appeared on the UK version of Big Brother. She won a National Television Award for most popular TV contender in 2006.

28. Sue Cleaver (1963)

British Actor

Famous for her role as Eileen Grimshaw on the popular English soap opera Coronation Street, she is also notable for her portrayal of Standish on Stanton Blues and for her...

29. Kelly Smith (1978)

Association Football Player

One of England's all-time leading female goal-scorers, earned over 100 caps for the English national team.

30. Kyla La Grange (1986)

Musician

Known for her international hit single "Cut Your Teeth" and for her 2014 album of the same title, she's written and performed music in the electronica, pop, and folk genres.

31. Lee Hodson (1991)

Footballer

Lee James Stephen Hodson is a professional footballer currently playing for Milton Keynes Dons. Hodson is a defender and plays primarily as a right-back. He made his first team debut...

32. Fleur Lombard (1974)

unknow

ur Lombard QGM was the first female firefighter to die on duty in peacetime Britain.

33. Graeme Tomlinson (1975)

English Professional Footballer

Graeme Murdoch Tomlinson is an English former footballer who played as a forward.

34. Jamie McGuinness (1990)

English Footballer

Jamie McGuinness is an English footballer who currently plays for VSI Tampa Bay FC in the USL Pro.

35. David Miller (Canadian politician) (1958)

63 Mayor Of Toronto

David Raymond Miller is a Canadian politician. He was the 63rd Mayor of Toronto and the second since the 1998 amalgamation. He was elected to the position in 2003 for...

36. Bob Booker (1958)

English Footballer

Robert 'Bob' Booker is an English former footballer who primarily played as a midfielder but often filled other roles in his later years. Born in Watford England he started his...

37. Adrian Newman (bishop) (1958)

Bishop Of Stepney; Dean Of Roche

Adrian Newman is the area Bishop of Stepney in the Diocese of London. He was formerly Dean of Rochester. Newman studied at the University of Bristol and was an economist...

38. Kabir Toor (1990)

English Cricketer

Kabir Singh Toor is an English cricketer who plays for Middlesex. Kabir Toor was educated at the St. John's Preparatory School in Northwood before he moved onto the John Lyon...

39. Bobby Howfield (1936)

American And Association Footbal

Robert Michael Howfield commonly known as Bobby Howfield is an English former professional sportsman who played both association football and American football.

40. Alexander Leckie (1938)

Fencer

Alexander Leckie is a British fencer. He competed at the 1960 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.

41. Mo Mowlam (1949)

Politician

Marjorie Mo Mowlam was a British Labour Party politician. She was the Member of Parliament for Redcar from 1987 to 2001 and served in the Cabinet as Secretary of State...

42. Junior Osborne (1988)

Footballer

Junior Osborne is an English footballer who plays as a full back or as a centre back. He is currently unattached having most recently played for Southern Football League side...

43. George Pearkes (1888)

Canadian Politician

Major General George Randolph Pearkes VC PC CC CB DSO MC CD was a Canadian politician; soldier; recipient of the Victoria Cross the highest award for gallantry in the face...

44. Terry Johnson (1955)

Director

45. Danny May (1988)

Footballer

Daniel William Danny May is an English footballer who plays for Hemel Hempstead Town in the Southern League Premier Division. He plays mostly as a right back. May came through...

46. Adam Bowden (1982)

British Athlete

Adam Bowden is a British international triathlete and former international runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

47. Mark Oaten (1964)

British Politician

Mark Oaten is a British former politician who was a senior member of the Liberal Democrat Party until his resignation in disgrace. He served as the Member of Parliament for...

48. Frank Yallop (1964)

Canadian Footballer-manager

Yallop is an English-born Canadian former professional soccer player and the current head coach of the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer. Watford-born Yallop spent the majority of his playing...

49. Melanie Walsh (1980)

English Writer And Illustrator

Melanie Walsh is an English writer and illustrator of children's books. She studied at Harrow School of Art and the Royal College of Art. Walsh has published 46 works in...

50. Rene Alperstein (1964)

Actress

Rene Alperstein is a British former actress best known for the part of Pamela Cartwright in Grange Hill. She studied tap ballet and jazz dance as a student at the...

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